Agenda discuțiilor va cuprinde subiecte cu privire la situația actuală de securitate din regiune, criza din Ucraina și prioritățile de asistență pentru țara vecină.
Reuniunea Grupului de Contact pentru susținerea Ucrainei este o platformă internațională la nivel de miniștri ai apărării din țările aliate și partenere ale Alianței Nord-Atlantice, în cadrul căreia se diseminează informația privind ajutorul acordat Ucrainei.
]]>Attending the opening event of the course, Sergiu Plop, Secretary of State for Defense Resources Policy, stressed the importance and topicality of national security and defense studies, which will bring a substantial, professional contribution to the discussion of national, regional and international security issues.
According to AMFA pro-rector Igor Sofronescu, the study program includes visits, modules, debates, theoretical lessons with the participation of experts from the country and abroad on national/international security issues and the resilience of state institutions in the context of changes in the current security environment.
The sessions will take place from 18 March to 21 June at the Agency for Science and Military Memory.
]]>CHISINAU, March 15, 2024 — A conference dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the signing by the Republic of Moldova of the Framework Document of the “Partnership for Peace” Program took place today at the Agency for Science and Military History. The event, entitled “NATO and the Republic of Moldova — 30 years of Partnership for Peace” was organized in partnership with the Ministry of Defense and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
The conference was attended by the Minister of Defense, Anatolie Nosatîi, the US Ambassador to the Republic of Moldova, H.E. Kent D. Logsdon, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, H.E. Margret Uebber, the Ambassador of Romania, H.E. Cristina-Leon Țurcanu, and the Ambassador of Poland, H.E. Tomasz Kobzdej, military attachés, researchers and academics.
In his message, Anatolie Nosatîi noted that the history of three decades of cooperation with the North Atlantic Alliance includes a significant number of assistance projects, joint activities, training courses for the National Army personnel in relevant institutions in allied and partner countries, participation in multinational exercises both in the country and abroad, as well as expertise and exchange of experience in the context of reforming the defense structure according to international and democratic standards.
“All these achievements are the result of a high-level political dialogue, the receptiveness and openness of NATO allies and partners, as well as productive and effective cooperation among defense specialists. In this way, I would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to all those who, over the years, have responded without hesitation to the requests of the Republic of Moldova, the Ministry of Defense for assistance directed towards the development of the national defense sector. The progress made so far in this chapter is a clear proof that NATO is a strategic and reliable partner for our country,” said the Defense Minister.
The opening of the event was also attended by the Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Alliance, Mircea Geoană, who made a video intervention on this occasion.
“This conference is all about how we can further strengthen NATO’s partnership with the Republic of Moldova. It is now 30 years since the Republic of Moldova joined NATO’s Partnership for Peace Programme. Moldova is not seeking NATO membership, and we fully respect your constitutional neutrality. But your neutrality is not isolation. It does not prevent us from enjoying a close and growing partnership”, said Mircea Geoană.
“Last year, NATO allies agreed on a substantial additional package of support to strengthen Moldova’s defense capabilities, resilience, cyber defense, strategic communication, training and logistics. At our Vilnius Summit last July, NATO leaders agreed to step up our practical and political support for Moldova. We support Moldova’s European integration, and our cooperation will help you on your path to EU membership. NATO’s partnership with Moldova is strong. And through this conference and other collaborations, it will only become stronger,” the official added.
During the conference, the photo exhibition “Republic of Moldova-NATO: 30 years of partnership in strengthening national defense and international stability”, organized by the Ministry of Defense with the support of the Polish Embassy in Chisinau, was launched. The event also included a book presentation and a historiographical study by the collaborators of the Agency for Science and Military Memory.
The event included two panel discussions on the topics “Partnership for Peace: security programs and future perspectives” and “Partnership for Peace: developments and historical impact”, as well as presentations by scientists and academics from Moldova, Romania, Poland, representatives of the NATO Liaison Office in Chisinau and the Hanns Seidel Foundation.
]]>On this occasion, Minister Anatolie Nosatîi thanked Colonel Akihiko Tashiro for his efforts in developing cooperation relations between the two countries.
The parties discussed Japan’s assistance to our country in various important spheres, reforms in the National Army, as well as the contribution of the Republic of Moldova to international peace and security through participation in international peacekeeping missions.
The officials also discussed our country’s European course and exchanged views on the regional security situation.
On this occasion, Minister Anatolie Nosatîi thanked the Government of Japan for its support to the NATO/PfP project on the destruction of pesticides and hazardous chemicals in the Republic of Moldova in 2013.
]]>During the meeting, which was also attended by specialists from the subdivisions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the military officials discussed the current state of bilateral defense cooperation, as well as the assistance provided by the US side in various programs and projects of common interest, including in the context of the partnership between the North Carolina National Guard and the US Army.
The parties also discussed the expertise provided by the Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFAB) group in training Moldovan military personnel, which is taking place in accordance with the Bilateral Cooperation Plan between the Moldovan National Army and the US.
]]>Over the course of five days, participants competed in a variety of events including physical training, night and day firing from various weapon systems, field orientation, forced marching, medical training, swimming challenges, and running an obstacle course.
The Moldovan military team participated alongside five other competing teams.
It is worth mentioning that the participation of our peacekeepers in the “Best Warrior Competition” was a premiere for the military of the National Army.
]]>The main topics on the agenda of the talks were the European course of the Republic of Moldova, the objectives of reforming the National Army, strengthening cooperation with foreign partners and international organizations, and expanding participation in international peacekeeping missions.
At the same time, the parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation in the field of defense and prospects for their development.
Thus, the officials discussed how Kazakhstan could share its experience with the Republic of Moldova on strengthening capabilities for international missions, including humanitarian demining and, as a result, enhancing the contribution to international security.
]]>The aim of the exercise is to develop capabilities and increase interoperability between the contingents of participating states.
The Moldovan platoon is training together with the Romanian soldiers of the 9th Mechanized Brigade “Mărășești” and the American soldiers at the Babadag Secondary Combat Training Centre.
“Justice Eagle” is an annual exercise with combat firing of several categories of weapons.
Moldovan servicemen participate in the exercise in accordance with the National Army Training Plan for the current year and the Ministry of Defense and the National Army’s External Activities Plan for 2024.
Photo: Cosmin Marinescu, Cristian Codreanu
]]>The duration of the exercises will be five days. The exercises will test the reservists’ skills and familiarize them with the equipment and weapons of the National Army.
At the same time, the reservists expected to participate in the training will be called to the Territorial Military Centers by call-up order, at the place where they have their residence visa.
Exercises are carried out in accordance with the requirements of Law No. 1244/2002 on the Armed Forces Reserve and the National Army Training Plan for 2024.
It should be noted that such exercises have been organized in previous years. Last year, reservists gathered for exercises in April, May, June and September.
The Ministry of Defense will further inform the citizens about the times of the exercises.
]]>The document was signed by Defense Minister Anatolie Nosatîi and French Armed Forces Minister Sébastien Lecornu at the Elysée Palace in the presence of Moldovan President Maia Sandu and French President Emmanuel Macron.
The document comes in the context of strengthening bilateral cooperation relations and adjusting the legal framework to the current security situation.
“By concluding this agreement, our defense institutions will expand cooperation in several areas both bilaterally and within international organizations.
If until now the cooperation between the Republic of Moldova and France in the field of defense was limited to the exchange of military students (cadets), and the professional training of personnel, on the basis of the Agreement, signed in Paris on 15 July 1998, then the agreement signed today contributes significantly to the modernization of the National Army. Strengthening cooperation relations with foreign partners is one of our strategic objectives, and the French Republic, with which we have been cooperating for more than 25 years, like other countries, is one of the countries that could help us achieve this goal,” said the Minister of Defense.
More details on the signed agreement can be found here:
https://www.army.md/?lng=2&action=show&cat=122&obj=8840
Also today in Paris, it was agreed that this year the French defense attaché accredited to the Republic of Moldova will continue to carry out his duties, with his office resident in Chisinau.
This decision follows the official visit to Chisinau of the Minister of the Armed Forces of the French Republic last September, during which it was announced the intention to inaugurate in the Embassy of the French Republic in the Republic of Moldova the office of the French Defense Attaché (“defense mission”).
In Paris, the Minister of Defense also had a meeting with his French counterpart. The parties discussed the current state of bilateral cooperation and the prospects for intensifying the partnership. The officials also discussed the current security challenges generated by the Russian Federation’s aggression in Ukraine and the need to strengthen cooperation relations in order to maintain stability and security in the region and the world.
Minister Nosatîi thanked the French Government for the assistance provided so far in the language and professional training of the National Army personnel, the exchange of experience between the cadets of the two defense institutions, as well as the logistical support provided recently. At the same time, the Moldovan official appreciated the French Republic’s support for Moldova’s European path and the support within international organizations for the objectives of strengthening our country’s defense capabilities.
It should be noted that Minister Anatolie Nosatîi is in Paris in March this year in a delegation led by Moldovan President Maia Sandu, Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces.
Photo credit: Igor Țurcan
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